blogombal Chapter 1121: Bearing a Heavy Responsibility
Chapter 1121: Bearing a Heavy Responsibility
"You've only just begun to get involved in the Xiao family's business, so you should start with legitimate transactions."
Hearing that she wouldn't have to do those illegal businesses, Xuan'er was secretly happy, but on the surface, she acted indifferent and said, "Actually, as long as we do this part of the business well, we won't need to do illegal businesses anymore, right?"
Although Xiao Jincheng thought the question was childish, he still patiently nodded.
Upon hearing this, Xuan'er clapped her hands happily and said, "That's great! I will definitely work hard to make the Xiao family a legitimate business!"
Seeing Xuan'er rubbing her hands together in anticipation, Xiao Jincheng raised an eyebrow and asked, "What, are you reluctant to get involved in those special business areas?"
Xuan'er shook her head and said obediently, "I just think that if we don't study those harmful things, perhaps some families won't break up and some people won't be abandoned by their families."
"But even if we don't do it, someone else will, right?"
Despite Xiao Jincheng's brainwashing, Xuan'er persisted in her beliefs, saying, "But if everyone works together to refuse, it will definitely have an effect!"
Listening to Xuan'er's childish words, Xiao Jincheng patiently explained, "To solve this problem, you'll need to work hard. The future of the Xiao family is in your hands, and how you want to transform it is up to you. But before that, you need to have enough strength to shoulder these responsibilities."
“I understand,” Xuan’er nodded emphatically and said, “I will do my best to prevent more people from going astray!”
Listening to Xuan'er's boastful words, Xiao Mingyang thought to himself that Lin Yuqing had taught this child too rigidly. In the future, he would personally teach Xuan'er to get to know this cruel world!
However, before he could begin, he needed to meet with Xiao Mingyang.
Xiao Mingyang's unconventional actions disrupted Xiao Jincheng's plans, forcing Xiao Jincheng to find out exactly what the other party was planning.
Xiao Jincheng invited Xiao Mingyang to the garden, where he ordered fragrant tea and a table to be prepared, and waited patiently for Xiao Mingyang.
When Xiao Mingyang saw the antique tea set, he raised an eyebrow, his expression unreadable, and asked, "When did Grandpa start liking to drink Kung Fu tea?"
Xiao Jincheng poured a cup of tea for Xiao Mingyang himself and said slowly, "It was also influenced by a friend that I recently began to appreciate the charm of Kung Fu tea."
Silently pursing his lips, Xiao Mingyang sat opposite Xiao Jincheng, raised his cup to his lips, and took a small sip, finding the tea indeed quite delicious. It was just a pity that his fellow drinkers weren't like-minded, which was somewhat disappointing.
Seeing Xiao Mingyang remain silent, Xiao Jincheng smiled and said gently, "Since you came back, it seems we haven't had a calm and peaceful conversation."
Xiao Mingyang leisurely put down his teacup, revealing a nonchalant smile, and said, "Every time we meet, I'm calm and collected. Didn't you see my sincerity?"
"I didn't see any sincerity, but rather your perfunctory attitude."
With a soft snort, Xiao Mingyang made no attempt to hide his disdain. He turned to look at the scenery outside, his eyes narrowing slightly, and said, "Being able to get by is already quite good."
The hatred in Xiao Mingyang's eyes was impossible to conceal, which greatly alarmed Xiao Jincheng. Given Xiao Mingyang's composed nature, he wouldn't reveal his emotions unless he was absolutely certain. Was his current display of emotion indicative of something he had learned?
Withdrawing his scrutinizing gaze, Xiao Jincheng still wore a gentle smile, like a kind elder gently comforting a younger person: "If you don't like it here, you can leave. Why force yourself to do something you don't like? This isn't the Xiao Mingyang I know."
A playful smile appeared on Xiao Mingyang's lips as he retorted, "If I really leave, wouldn't that be exactly what you wanted?"
Seeing Xiao Mingyang's cold smile, Xiao Jincheng's expression slowly darkened. Without pretense, his aged face appeared sinister and terrifying, like a piece of paper about to be torn to shreds, utterly lifeless.
"What do you mean?"
"What do you mean? Doesn't Grandpa know? Have you already forgotten what you did to Yuqing so quickly?"
Xiao Jincheng looked bewildered and said, "What did I do to her? I don't remember. Perhaps you can remind me."
Seeing Xiao Jincheng's nonchalant attitude, Xiao Mingyang gritted his teeth in hatred. However, he didn't let his anger control him. He took a deep breath, poured Xiao Jincheng a cup of tea, and said slowly, "It seems that Grandpa is indeed getting old, and even his memory isn't very good anymore. Have you forgotten the explosives you implanted in Yuqing?"
Mentioning this matter made Xiao Mingyang feel like killing someone, but in an instant, he was able to control his emotions very well, which Xiao Jincheng greatly admired.
Unfortunately, no matter how outstanding Xiao Mingyang is, it has nothing to do with Xiao Jincheng, because he has already realized one thing: Xiao Mingyang has no chance of taking over the Xiao family!
Although it was a pity, Xiao Jincheng would not dwell on it, because he already had his next goal, and this time, he would not let anyone interrupt his plans!
Withdrawing his sinister gaze, Xiao Jincheng didn't deny Xiao Mingyang's words. Instead, he adopted an indifferent attitude and slowly said, "I don't want to hurt Lin Yuqing either. After all, Xuan'er will be sad without his mother. But compared to making Xuan'er sad, I'd rather he stay by my side! For this purpose, I'm willing to pay any price!"
"Even if it means the complete annihilation of the Xiao family, you will not change your original intention?"
Hearing Xiao Mingyang's words, Xiao Jincheng was displeased, but on the surface he showed no sign of it. Instead, he asked with interest, "Are you threatening me?"
"No, I'm just reminding you." With his long legs crossed, Xiao Mingyang raised his chin, like a proud lion gazing down at the aging Xiao Jincheng. "Since you could plant a bomb on Yuqing, then I can learn from that and install a detonator somewhere in the Xiao family! A hundred times more powerful than yours!!"
Xiao Mingyang's words made Xiao Jincheng unable to keep up his act any longer, and he exclaimed in shock, "You're a madman!"
At this moment, Xiao Mingyang, known as the Madman, wore a smug smile and said unhurriedly, "Mad? I don't think so. As long as I can protect the people I want to protect, I don't care what methods I use! For now, the three of us will continue to live here until you get tired of living in fear and kick us out. Otherwise, if you make any move, we'll all perish together! I want to see how the Xiao family will continue its legacy when it's reduced to ruins!"